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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Quilt Square Swap 2- Packages are in the mail  |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
 Posted - May 05 2007 : 05:40:18 AM
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Does anyone mind if I do the same style block as we did in swap one, only make it larger and use only red, white & blue? I still feel "quilt challenged", and that was such a simple block to make--no worries about being exact and all. Or, does anyone have suggestions for easy blocks? I'm getting ready to start, and I'm going through the stash to see what colors I have. I got a "raggy strip" quilt in red, white & blue, only it was really dark reds/burgandys, creams/tans, and dark blues a couple of years ago, and I love it! I'll try to post a picture later on my blog. I'm excited to get started!
Kathy
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2007 : 2:51:15 PM
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Hi Kathy: I loved those blocks we made. I am happy to get another one.
Sheryl-lyn |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2007 : 3:36:41 PM
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me too
i lined everyones up onthe floor and took pics of each group before they left and they looked so fun in photos |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2007 : 05:35:54 AM
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I like the block from the first exchange. Feel free to use that one. It is so muc hfun to work with that style-slash and sew or something like that.
Country girl in NE PA |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2007 : 09:03:38 AM
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My blocks are done, just need to iron them & get 'em ready to mail....
now back to sewing another apron....
Jess, I look forward to seeing the pic's of the squares.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2007 : 6:18:43 PM
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Hey Clare,
just sent you a note via e-mail...
Now to go finish my yo-yo's for another swap.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 10:20:16 AM
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I apologize ladies. I realized by info from katmom that I forgot to send you my mailing address. Sorry!! Info coming soon.
Country girl in NE PA |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 11:45:57 AM
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ha, you were just testing us to see if we were paying attention.... lol!
sq's -R- in the mail.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2007 : 5:35:00 PM
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Hi, ladies. the first blocks are in!! I received katmoms blocks today. Everyone should enjoy these, nice machine stitching details.
Country girl in NE PA |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2007 : 8:23:21 PM
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I sat down this evening after church and finished up my blocks!! I sat down to even them up to 8 1/2", and when I layed the first one down, it only measured 8". What??! Ok, so all of them measure 8" I guess when I cut them I didn't take one of the seams into consideration . UGH! Oh well, looks like I'll be going off to Joanne's tomorrow cause this pretty well cleaned out my stash of red, white & blue.
Kathy
Once again reaffirming why I primarily spin & knit instead of sew ..... :(
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 05:24:28 AM
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Can you just add 1" strips to each side and then square up to the size needed?
Country girl in NE PA |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 05:48:04 AM
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Nah, my mother in law quilts quite a bit, so I'll probably just give them to her. If I know her, she'll have them made into a quilt before I even get the other blocks done!!
Not a problem--I was just bummed out last night.
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2007 : 04:24:11 AM
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I know what you mean. You spend all that time making them only to find out they are just a small part off in size.
I am just about ready to start mine. The busy holiday weekend is over. this week looks good for it. yeah!!
Country girl in NE PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2007 : 10:09:43 PM
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| My yo yos are almost done and my 4th of july are almost done, then I can finally get my strips sewn together. |
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mkmomus
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
Merle
Greensboro
NC
248 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2007 : 10:44:25 AM
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Well girls, I made my test block today and I like it! I just need a few things and I'll be set to go. I hope you like primitive!
Merle |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2007 : 08:36:01 AM
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I can't wait to see everyone's blocks. Looking forward to the exchange.
Country girl in NE PA |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 07:10:07 AM
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I have lots going on at home and am feeling a little overwhelmed. I made one sample and hope that everyone likes it. They are going to be real simple.
This weekend my husband and I are taking our annual trip to PA for a Triumph rally. Normally we would pitch a tent and camp out but this year because of health issus we are roughing it at a hotel.
I hope to have my blocks done and mailed by June 18th
Kathy H
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 07:24:43 AM
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Remember my problem, that I made all the blocks too small (forgot one seam allowance when I measured & cut the fabric--DUH!!)?? Well, I had to go out and buy more fabric, and guess what? I scored a Memorial Day Sale on red, white & blue fabric, so I got a bunch for only $2.00 per yard! YAY!!
I put away the sewing machine while my husband's home, but when he leaves again on Wednesday, I'll be working on the blocks again! Kathy
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 08:48:23 AM
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Hey Kathy NJ & Kathy IN,
Never fear, & don't let yourselves get over whelmed. Your squares will be wonderful. It's not a matter of perfection or the perfect sq.,but rather sharing....I am a very very very beginner quilter, but I so enjoy the challenges, especially when one of my 4 kitties decides to help me... I so delight in the sq.'s that I receive from you all & am proud to assemble them into a work of Friendship Art.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 09:59:19 AM
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| oh, you are all so gracious, i always feel like i can send in all my stuff and not worry that it is so simple...thanks for being so great everyone |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 4:02:36 PM
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| Are most of you using white or muslin to do the background? I have both and will go with what the majority are using. I am hoping to make them within a week or so. You are all WAY ahead of me. I have like ten projects going that have to be finished before the next classes. Plus with being obsessed with tea towels and aprons, I am going nonstop. Fun times! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 7:29:53 PM
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| background????? muslin...white? oh, i must have missed something...what are you talking about? |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 7:45:23 PM
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| It had specified that we should use red and blue and either cream or white. I was wondering if most of us are leaning towards white or cream. I didn't mean background like as in an appliqued piece! Sorry! LOL I just wondered if we were more white or cream. I am doing embroidered blocks and don't want to use a more muslin color if most of us are using white in the blocks since mine will stick out more than a pieced block. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 7:50:51 PM
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| I have both on my table in a pile set aside for these blocks...you know me, i will do them ...later :) |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Quilt Square Swap 2- Packages are in the mail |
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Quilt Square Swap 2- Packages are in the mail
